NC49 over Catawba River
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 3.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC160 · Structure no. 000000001190023
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,417 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Catawba River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 over Catawba River in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Catawba River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Catawba River carry?
About 34,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Catawba River?
The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.